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designed to assess a learner's level of Korean language proficiency. It takes place once a year, around April in the UK.

for learners of Korean as a second or foreign language, or overseas Korean residents who wish to use their results to gain admission into Korean universities or employment in Korean enterprises at home or abroad.

is managed and sponsored by the Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE). In the UK the test is hosted and administered by the Korean Education Centre at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

Aims of the course

This course is designed to help TOPIK candidates to prepare for the test with exam techniques and by going through past papers.

Classes are intended for revision. Participants should already have studied sufficient Korean to cover the syllabus requirements of the examination at their chosen level.

Method

The course is taught in English and Korean Language and includes coverage of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and a good balance between understanding the systems of Korean Language grammar and vocabulary, developing the skills of comprehending and producing Korean Language in speech and writing, guided practice in language usage and use and authentic communicative activities. Class size is limited to fifteen to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Going through a range of instructions written in Korean.

Going through past exam papers in areas such as Grammar & Vocabulary, Writing, Listening and Reading.

Entry Requirements

Students at intermediate level (who have completed beginners level at SOAS Language Centre or elsewhere) can enrol for Beginners level.

Students at Upper intermediate or Advanced level can enrol for the Intermediate level preparation course. If you are not sure about your level, please contact us: korean@soas.ac.uk

Course Fees and Discounted Rates

If you are eligible for a discount, you will not be able to complete your transaction on the Online Store. You will need to bring a paper Application Form (pdf; 35kb) , including your Staff/Student card for us to make a copy of, after which we can process your application at the discounted rate.

Returning students

If you are a returning student, you will have received a letter informing you of the procedures for rejoining prior to the start of the registration period. You can pay using any method indicated above. Returning students, if they are continuing onto the course indicated as the progression course, do not need to be assessed.